Summit Life with J.D. Greear

For many people, our views on love and relationships were shaped by the songs we listened to growing up or the movies we watched as a teen. But there’s only one relationship model we should care about, and it doesn’t come from Hollywood! We’re discovering the biblical design for marriage and family as Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Ephesians, Chapter 5.

If you were to ask most couples why they got married, they would probably say something about being in love, making each other happy, or physical attraction. And there’s nothing wrong with any of those things! But Pastor J.D. reveals that God actually has a much bigger purpose for our marriages, even more than our own happiness.

When life is hard, where do you turn for comfort? Some people lean on alcohol or sex, while others turn to subtler crutches such as T.V. binges or overeating. But no matter what form our vices take, they’re never going to fill us the way we want them to. Pastor J.D. reveals the only true cure for our broken hearts as he continues our study called Mystery and Clarity.

Our culture tends to portray Christianity as bland and boring. If you want an interesting life, the last place you’re going look is the church. But as he continues our study of Ephesians called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that the Christian life is far from boring. In fact, it’s an all-out war!

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and it’s something we should aspire to in our relationship with God. But that’s easier said than done! Pastor J.D. describes the key to being more like Jesus as he continues our study of Ephesians called Mystery and Clarity.

Throughout our study of Ephesians called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. has been showing us that God isn’t just concerned about our actions; he’s concerned about reshaping our hearts and our desires. And as we continue this study, Pastor J.D. is showing us how that principle plays out in one of the most intimate parts of life: our sexuality.

Most religions share the same basic moral code. We might vary on certain points and nuances, but we all agree that it’s bad to lie, steal, or murder. And everyone has met good, kind people from others religions. So if that’s the case, then how is Christianity better than any other faith? Why should we bother telling people about Jesus? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity.

For a lot of people, Christianity seems like just a list of rules. But is that really all it is? Does Jesus just want us to live by a certain moral code? Pastor J.D. addresses that question as he continues our study of Ephesians called, Mystery and Clarity. We’re in Ephesians 4:17-5:2.

Part of the fun of Christmas morning is seeing all of the pretty packages wrapped up under the tree. But no matter how pretty they are, it would be silly to leave them there! Presents are meant to be opened and used. And as he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. calls us not to leave our spiritual gifts under the tree.

When you’re a baby, it’s okay to wear a diaper and use a pacifier. But at some point, you have to grow up. You can’t exactly show up to high school with a pacifier in your mouth! As he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that the same is true of our faith. We can’t be spiritual babies forever!

You can know plenty of facts about your favorite celebrity, but that’s completely different than knowing them personally. And the same is true of God. So how do we move from memorizing facts about our Creator to really experiencing his presence? That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called Mystery and Clarity.

It’s not uncommon to meet people who consider themselves Christians but aren’t really involved in a church. They might have been hurt by a congregation in the past, or maybe their Sunday mornings are busy and it’s hard to make it out the door. Is it okay to just listen to a sermon online? Is it really any different than going to church? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he continues our study in Ephesians Chapters 2 and 3.

By itself, a single Lego doesn’t really do much. You can’t build anything or do anything with it. And as he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity, Pastor J.D. reveals that Christians are kind of like Legos in that sense. We can only accomplish our mission when we’re working together!

Everyone wants to know who they are and where they belong, so it’s not surprising that ancestry testing is all the rage right now. But does our family tree really define our identity? Pastor J.D. is helping us understand our identity and purpose as he continues our series called Mystery and Clarity in Ephesians 2:11-3:13.

The Bible makes it clear that without Christ, every single person is dead in their sins. But because of the cross, we don’t have to stay that way! Pastor J.D. reveals how we can be made alive in Christ as he continues our series called, Mystery and Clarity.